Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
water quality analyst
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
record test data
develop water purification methods
measure water quality parameters
water chemistry analysis
interpret scientific data to assess water quality
laboratory techniques
test chemical samples
use personal protection equipment
chemical processes
perform water chemistry analysis
perform water testing procedures
prepare chemical samples
perform laboratory tests
Optional & specialised skills
maintain test equipment
test samples for pollutants
develop scientific research protocols
manage chemical testing procedures
monitor water quality
supervise laboratory operations
environmental legislation
microbiology-bacteriology
analyse environmental data
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
advise on pollution prevention
advise on environmental remediation
collect samples for analysis
advise on soil and water protection
calibrate laboratory equipment
report test findings
use water disinfection equipment
manage water quality testing
promote environmental awareness
water reuse
report on environmental issues
water policies
fish identification and classification
analyse experimental laboratory data
develop environmental remediation strategies
report pollution incidents
pollution prevention
botany
Other matches: hydrologist · ICT test analyst · textile quality inspector · air pollution analyst · water plant technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.